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Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says
A long-term cohort study links fear of aging to faster biological wear and tear, and finds that neither Botox nor diet explain the longevity advantage seen in people with positive beliefs about getti
Passenger paid for an English bus ride with a coin dating back two millennia
Research: Sex a priority for seniors on dating platforms
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
Thai court extends sentence of lawyer who called for monarchy reform during 2020 protests
Arnon Nampa, 41, was a prominent figure during the unprecedented youth-led democracy movement protests in Bangkok in 2020 that openly called for the monarchy to be reformed.
Iranian regime planned brutal protest suppression months ahead of outbreak, leaked docs reveal
An Iranian opposition group says top secret files outline a four-stage crisis plan with internet blackouts and orders for IRGC forces to open fire on protesters.
A life and death market: Starlink smuggling to Iran surges
“Holders will be dealt with firmly,” said Iranian Brigadier-General Hossein Rahimi, head of the Economic Security Police.
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.
Son of Iranian president calls on regime to restore internet two weeks into blackout
Authorities severed most internet access on January 8 following the circulation of videos showing street demonstrations that turned violent.
